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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Fourth Day, Chapters 13 thru 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Wellington preparing for battle?
(a) In the center between the Prussians and Belgians.
(b) On the north ridge.
(c) On a pair of hills to the south of Waterloo.
(d) South of the Prince of Orange.

2. What happens to the Dutch-Belgian guns and infantry?
(a) They are slaughtered almost to a man.
(b) They are flanked and surrender.
(c) They confuse their orders and are not where they are supposed to be.
(d) They leave the battlefield in a blind panic.

3. Why do the Prince of Orange's men refuse to follow him to attack the French cannon?
(a) There are several smaller cannons trained on them.
(b) A brigade of French light cavalry has appeared.
(c) They have to ride through a grass fire to get there.
(d) The mastiffs are ringed around the cannons.

4. Which men are posted to reinforce the garrison defending Hougoumont?
(a) The 2nd Guards Brigade.
(b) The 2nd Infantry Artillery Brigade.
(c) The 2nd Heavy Cavalry.
(d) The 3rd Horse Artillery Battalion.

5. What does Sharpe do before returning to Quartre Bras?
(a) Insult Jane.
(b) Slap the Duchess's daughter.
(c) Challenge Rossendale to a duel.
(d) Drink a bit too much ale.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Duke of Wellington order the Prince of Orange to do?

2. Where does Sharpe return to in chapter 12?

3. What does Wellington order that his men keep?

4. What large complexes are near where the British wait?

5. Where do Sharpe and Harper watch the attack by the French skirmishers?

(see the answer key)

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